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Oscar hopefuls will find out whether they’ve made the cut when actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announce the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards

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97th Academy Awards nominations announced

Watch live coverage as the nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards are announced by actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang. The Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2.

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Organised crime unit expanded in prisons in England and Wales to fight escalating gang activity

Amid increasing drone use and drug-related violence, the prisons minister, James Timpson, is ‘beefing up’ measures. The Prison Service is “beefing up” a cadre of officers dedicated to smashing ...

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Watch live: Trump infrastructure announcement

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Wales 'lacks plan' to tackle scale of nature loss

One in six species - such as water voles and curlews - are at risk of vanishing from Wales.

BBC News - 3d

Wales failing to tackle alarming decline in nature, report finds

One in six Welsh species threatened with extinction but report says Welsh government lacks ‘action and investment’. The Welsh government is failing to halt the “alarming” decline in nature, putting ...

The Guardian - 3d

Zelensky announces action against 'traitors'

Yahoo News - 4d

‘Creative use of punishment’: Covid-style lockdowns proposed for criminals in England and Wales

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The Guardian - 4d

Water back for some in Wales outage but thousands face weekend without

Businesses have been forced to shut and events cancelled as disruption enters a third day.

BBC News - 4d

Fears for vulnerable as thousands without water for days in North Wales

Work continues to restore water to thousands of homes, with concerns for vulnerable people.

BBC News - 6d

Nintendo Officially Announces Switch 2

Following weeks of leaks and wild speculation, Nintendo gave fans a first look at its new slightly bigger, Switch on Thursday. The company also teased a new Mario Kart game.

Wired - Jan. 16

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Confirms She Is in Remission from Cancer

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, she wrote: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery.”

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Wales pick uncapped Edwards and Mee for Six Nations as Faletau returns

Wales name Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards and Scarlets wing Ellis Mee as two uncapped players in a 34-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in crime hotspots in England and Wales last year

Exclusive: About 89% of such crimes closed without a suspect being caught or charged in the year to June 2024. Tory police cuts are only part of the crisis affecting victims of crime Victims ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Deep joy: Wales embraces ‘hwyl’ in tourism campaign to rival Danish ‘hygge’

‘Hwyl can raise the heartbeat or relax the body; it’s your own particular form of happiness,’ says Welsh psychologist. The Danish word hygge , which summons a feeling of cosy, fire-crackling ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Michael Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales

The actor says he is putting everything behind starting Welsh National Theatre.

BBC News - Jan. 10

‘I’m bursting with ideas’: Michael Sheen launches new national theatre for Wales

Welsh star promises big, bold plays that bring vital ‘under-explored’ stories about Wales to life. Michael Sheen, a global star of screen and stage, is spearheading a new national theatre for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT union

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BBC News - Jan. 9

Lee announces candidacy for Oakland mayor

Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that she is running to be the next mayor of Oakland this year. Lee said in a video posted to the social platform X that she wants to bring ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Sony announces Ghost of Tsushima, Helldivers adaptations

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VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces resignation

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CBS News - Jan. 6

Trudeau announces he will resign as Canada's prime minister

Justin Trudeau, Canada's longtime prime minister, announced he intends to resign as prime minister and head of his party. Trudeau faced growing opposition in Canada over inflation, trade with the ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Plunging poll ratings and opposition within his own Liberal party spurred leader to quit

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Watch: The moment Trudeau announces he will step down

Trudeau says he intends to resign as party leader and as prime minister after the party selects its next leader.

BBC News - Jan. 6

‘Fairy porn’: is this booming erotica genre an insult to Wales?

Some of these raunchy fantasy novels borrow heavily from Welsh mythology - prompting concerns about misrepresentation. Name: Fairy porn novels.. Age: Centuries old, but recently having a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Perimeter security broken at dozens of prisons in England and Wales, warn governors

High-profile escapes highlight under-investment at facilities that date back to the Victorian era

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Trump announces additional senior White House officials

President-elect Trump has announced additional senior White House officials, further filling out his team ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump picked Stanley Woodward to join the White ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Oilers Announce Last Minute Lineup Changes

The Edmonton Oilers made a surprise change right before playing the Seattle Kraken.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

White House announces Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

The White House announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The 19 honorees include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, international ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

Trump announces new treasury and ambassador nominees

President-elect Trump announced several appointments for his Treasury Department and choices for ambassadors for two European countries. In multiple Thursday Truth Social posts, Trump outlined who ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate

Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections. Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Lexi Thompson rings in new year with engagement announcement

Thompson revealed on Instagram that she was newly engaged.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show

The show's trailer drops a day after the Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram.

BBC News - Jan. 2

World's most popular YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement

The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.